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Period: 1950s
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Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Triennale' set of four shelving units or bookcases, dark green lacquered steel, Italy, design 1954 Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Triennale' bookcase or shelving un...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System
Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System

Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcases on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcases on hairpin legs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid birch in black lacqu...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcases on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcases on Hairpin Legs, Refinished

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcases on Hairpin Legs, Refinished

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase on hairpin legs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid birch in black lacquered finish, with sliding glass doors and steel hairpin legs. Measures: 36"W x 12.25"D x 34.25"H. Newly refinished. Excellent condition. Two matching bookcases...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Refinished

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Refinished

Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Bookcases with Walnut Doors
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair George Nelson designed Black bookcases with Walnut doors for Herman Miller. Each shallow unit has one adjustable shelf, and small cabinet with a Walnut door. Behind the doo...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Bookcases with Walnut Doors
Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Bookcases with Walnut Doors

Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Bookcases with Walnut Doors

20th Century Italian Design Office Furniture Set 1950s by Umberto Mascagni
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined and rare office furniture set Italian design 1950s by Umberto Mascagni in green faux leather. Top with original glass. This set consists...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Faux Leather

20th Century Italian Design Office Furniture Set 1950s by Umberto Mascagni
20th Century Italian Design Office Furniture Set 1950s by Umberto Mascagni

20th Century Italian Design Office Furniture Set 1950s by Umberto Mascagni

Book Rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Black stitched leather book rack.
Category

French Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Leather

Book Rack by Jacques Adnet
Book Rack by Jacques Adnet

Book Rack by Jacques Adnet

Claude Vassal French 50s Book shelf Cabinet
By Claude Vassal
Located in Westport, CT
Claude Vassal Rare and Unusual 1950's Tall Multiple Colored Glass panel Cabinet Book shelf Unit 77'' tall 49.50 wide 15'' deep bottom and 10'' deep top
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Claude Vassal French 50s Book shelf Cabinet
Claude Vassal French 50s Book shelf Cabinet

Claude Vassal French 50s Book shelf Cabinet

Stunning Italian Modernist Wall Cabinet by Silvio Cavatorta
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Italian rosewood and mahogany multiple use wall cabinet designed by Silvio Cavatorta. Cabinet features sculpted truss style legs and a panel back wh...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Stunning Italian Modernist Wall Cabinet by Silvio Cavatorta
Stunning Italian Modernist Wall Cabinet by Silvio Cavatorta

Stunning Italian Modernist Wall Cabinet by Silvio Cavatorta

Book Rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
1950 wall book rack in black stitched leather by Jacques Adnet.
Category

French Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Leather

Book Rack by Jacques Adnet
Book Rack by Jacques Adnet

Book Rack by Jacques Adnet

John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Freestanding Pyramidal Bookcase in Espresso
By John Van Koert, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” collection, freestanding pyramid or floating bookcase, refinished in dark espresso on silver elm. Unmarked, three...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Elm

John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Freestanding Pyramidal Bookcase in Espresso
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Freestanding Pyramidal Bookcase in Espresso

John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Freestanding Pyramidal Bookcase in Espresso

Rare Tommi Parzinger Magazine Table with Handles
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Tommy Parzinger magazine table with handles on the sides and brass sabots. Designed for Charak Modern, circa 1950s, mahogany.
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American Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Rare Tommi Parzinger Magazine Table with Handles
Rare Tommi Parzinger Magazine Table with Handles

Rare Tommi Parzinger Magazine Table with Handles

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H 33 in W 36 in D 12 in
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H 92 in W 39.25 in D 22.5 in
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
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An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered solid birch bookcase on hairpin legs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group", USA, 1950s Measures: 36" W x ...
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Refinished

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Refinished

H 32 in W 36 in D 12.13 in
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Located in South Bend, IN
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcases on Hairpin Legs, Refinished

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcases on Hairpin Legs, Refinished

H 32 in W 36 in D 12.13 in
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H 33.5 in W 36 in D 12.13 in
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Metal

Industrial Metal Three-Stack Bookcase
Industrial Metal Three-Stack Bookcase

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H 59 in W 35 in D 11 in
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By Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
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Midcentury Italian Black / Chrome Shelf Bookcase in the Style of Franco Albini
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H 86.62 in W 86.62 in L 86.62 in
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By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass blackened made in Austria in the 1950s attributed to Walter Bosse.
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Desk Bookshelf Attributed to Walter Bosse
Desk Bookshelf Attributed to Walter Bosse

Desk Bookshelf Attributed to Walter Bosse

H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
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